Lã Bất Vi

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Lü Buwei: A historical figure from the Warring States period of ancient China. He was a wealthy merchant and chancellor of the Qin state, famously known for his political machinations and for being attributed as the biological father of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Lã Bất Vi là một nhân vật lịch sử đầy mưu lược. (Lü Buwei was a very cunning historical figure.)
    • Câu chuyện về Lã Bất Vi dâng vợ cho Tử Sở rất nổi tiếng. (The story of Lü Buwei presenting his wife to Zichu is very famous.)
Advanced Usage
  • The name "Lã Bất Vi" is often cited in discussions about political intrigue, long-term strategic planning, or controversial paternity in historical contexts.
    • Chiến lược của ông ấy khôn ngoan như kế hoạch của Lã Bất Vi vậy. (His strategy is as shrewd as the plans of Lü Buwei.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Lã thừa tướng (Proper Noun): Chancellor Lü. This is a title referring to Lü Buwei in his official capacity.
    • Lã thừa tướng đã biên soạn cuốn "Lã Thị Xuân Thu". (Chancellor Lü compiled the text "Lüshi Chunqiu".)
Synonyms
  • The Merchant Chancellor: A descriptive term highlighting his background as a trader who rose to supreme political power.
  • The Kingmaker of Qin: Emphasizes his role in orchestrating the rise of the Qin royal line that produced the First Emperor.
Related Idioms and Historical References
  • "Lã Bất Vi dâng vợ" (Lü Buwei presents his wife): Refers to the infamous scheme where he gave his concubine, who was already pregnant with his child, to a prince of Qin, thereby placing his own son on the throne.
    • Âm mưu đó chẳng khác gì Lã Bất Vi dâng vợ. (That plot is no different from Lü Buwei presenting his wife.)
  • "Lã Thị Xuân Thu" (The Spring and Autumn Annals of Lü Buwei): A encyclopedic text compiled under his patronage, often referenced in Chinese philosophy and history.
    • Tư tưởng trong "Lã Thị Xuân Thu" rất đa dạng. (The ideas in "The Lüshi Chunqiu" are very diverse.)